Planning

Medical Examination for Victims of Domestic Abuse

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORFOLK

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Planning

15 May 2026 at 14:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Medical Examination for Victims of Domestic Abuse," targeting the health and social work services industry. This initiative focuses on implementing a victim-focused forensic response model across Norfolk, building on a successful pilot by Durham Constabulary. The market engagement notice was published on 15th May 2026, with scheduled engagement events set for 31st July 2026. The project, valued at approximately £72,000 GBP, spans various community health and social services, aiming to enhance forensic medical support for domestic abuse victims. The procurement strategy involves a service contract to be initiated on 4th January 2027, potentially extending through to 3rd January 2029, with renewal options available.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses within the health services sector, particularly those specialising in forensic medical practices and victim support services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited to engage with this procurement, given the scope for innovation in providing tailored victim care services. Businesses looking to expand into collaborative projects that require integration with policing and community-focused health services will find this an appealing opportunity. Engaging in the early stages of this planning process allows for a chance to influence final procurement specifications, potentially shaping the delivery model and commercial approaches to align with current market capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medical Examination for Victims of Domestic Abuse

Notice Description

7F Commercial Services is undertaking a soft market assessment on behalf of Norfolk Constabulary, to gain an understanding of the potential level of market interest in the future delivery of a victim-focus forensic response model. Operation Nightingale is a victim focused forensic response model, piloted successfully by Durham Constabulary and proposed for implementation as a 24/7 Norfolk pilot. The model ensures that any victim aged 18 or over who sustains injuries during a domestic abuse offence has rapid access to a Forensic Medical Practitioner (FMP). This provides timely, high quality forensic evidence, improved victim care, and strengthens early investigative and charging decisions. The estimated value set out in this notice is indicative only and has been included for transparency purposes. It is based on initial assumptions and does not represent a fixed or final budget. The Contracting Authority is seeking to better understand current market capabilities, delivery models, and appropriate commercial approaches for the services in scope. Accordingly, the Authority welcomes engagement with the market to help inform the final structure, scope, and value of the procurement. Information gathered through this process may influence: * The final contract value and pricing mechanism * The delivery model * The route to market and procurement procedure The Authority intends to use market insight to ensure the service is contracted in a way that achieves best value and aligns with market capability and innovation. The Authority may undertake further preliminary market engagement prior to commencement of the procurement process. Details will be published in due course. This opportunity can be found a follows: 1. Log in to our supplier portal at https://7force.force.com/login 2. Locate the opportunity under the 'Find Opportunities' section 3. Click 'Register Interest' 4. You can then go to 'My Proposals & Quotes' to view the documentation and submit your response. 5. Once you have completed all relevant Requirement Sections, ensure you click the 'Submit' button to ensure your responses are received by us. Upon clicking 'Submit' you will receive a confirmation email. The message centre (found on your Portal homepage) will be available for you to communicate with us regarding any open opportunities, or for any clarification questions you may have.

Planning Information

Should there be sufficient market interest, further in‑person market engagement events will be communicated via our portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044977-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85323000 - Community health services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2028 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORFOLK
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WYMONDHAM
Postcode
NR18 0WW
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
South Wymondham
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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